Table 3: Automated External Defibrillator

maintenance checklist.

Troubleshooting

Item

Problem

Solution

Automated

External

Defibrillator

Signs of foreign substances

Clean according to manual

Signs of damage

Contact manufacturer

Chirping noise

Follow troubleshooting guidelines; check battery and pads

Status ready

indicator

Status ready indicator is showing unit is not ready

Follow troubleshooting guidelines; contact manufacturer if no resolved

Automated

External

Defibrillator

battery

Date expired

Replace item

Automated

External

Defibrillator

pads

Date expired

Replace item